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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.34, 1,372.24 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.34, 1,372.24 and 552.24 is: 762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.34 : 1,372.24 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.34/1,372.24 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.34x = 1,372.24 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.34x = 757,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,804.44/994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.12

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